Machilipatnam Lighthouse


Machilipatnam Lighthouse was first established in 1858, at Manginapudi Beach, approximately from the town of Machilipatnam, India.

History

The first light at Machilipatnam was commissioned in 1852 at a different location.
The current lighthouse was commissioned in 1984, replacing a smaller structure built in 1930. During the tsunami of 2004 that caused deaths at Machilipatnam, the tsunami waves reached the base of the lighthouse.

Architecture and fittings

The current lighthouse is a tall RCC structure situated around above MSL painted with alternating black and white bands. It has a geographical range of 16.5 nautical miles and a nautical range of 20 nautical miles. Fitted with a metal halide lamp, the rotation speed of the light beam is three rotations per minute with an effective beam intensity of 166,000 candelas.

Visit and facilities

The lighthouse is open for visitors. It has a powerhouse and staff quarters.